Proverbs 16:2
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.”Proverbs 16:2
What Does Proverbs 16:2 Mean?
Proverbs 16:2 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Purity, Integrity, and Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 21:2“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.”1 Samuel 16:7“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”Luke 16:15“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”Proverbs 30:12“There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.”Jeremiah 17:10“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”Proverbs 24:12“If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?”Psalms 36:2“For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.”Proverbs 5:21“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.”Proverbs 16:25“There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”Jeremiah 2:22“For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.”Luke 18:9“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”Proverbs 12:15“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.”Daniel 5:27“TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.”Luke 17:10“So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.”Revelation 2:23“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”Judges 17:6“In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”1 Samuel 2:3“Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.”1 Samuel 15:13“And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD.”Isaiah 26:7“The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.”Romans 7:7“What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.”
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